(23-24) CL5939 Dispatcher @ Transportation Department

POSITION INFORMATION:

Location:Transportation Department

Work Hours/Days: 8 hours per day | Monday - Friday

Work Year: 12 Months

Salary: $4,751 - $5,776 per month (Range 34)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All of the following documents MUST be attached to your application:

(A) Updated Resume (Detailed, updated resume (relevant to this position) and work experience information is REQUIRED, as it will be factored for the recruitment process and salary placement)

DISPATCHER

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision by the Director of Transportation or designee, assign substitute and field trip bus drivers;

maintain various records regarding transportation; assist bus drivers with operational problems; and do other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assign and schedule drivers to activity trips in coordination with the home-to-school transportation scheduling;
• Maintain activity trip accounting;
• Maintain records of extra hours worked for field trip drivers to ensure statutory compliance;
• Dispatch buses and drivers; assign substitute drivers and buses; maintain daily, monthly, and annual records on daily bus use;
• Assigning district vehicles as needed;
• Communicate effectively via the 2-way radio system;
• Compile reports such as all mileage period reports for home to school and special trips;
• Assist drivers with operational problems as necessary;
• May perform other related work as may be required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• The geography of the department's service area, including school, bus loading areas, and other facility locations;
• Maintenance of time and cost records;
• Standard reporting procedures;
• California Motor Vehicle Code and Educational Codes applicable to the transportation of students;
• Safe driving practices

Ability to:

• Learn and use computer applications utilized by the Transportation Department, including but not limited to: routing and scheduling software;
• Prepare transportation routes and schedules;
• Read, analyze, and interpret documents;
• Write routine reports and correspondence;
• Communicate calmly, clearly, and concisely via the 2-way radio system;
• Work with minimal supervision;
• Perform repetitive tasks and manage multiple tasks;
• Respond appropriately to the direction and change in work setting;
• Meet predetermined deadlines;
• Make independent decisions;
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measures using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and prepare clear and concise reports;
• Evaluate situations and determine priorities;
• Assist drivers with various operational problems;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work;
• Access and use District-adopted web-based systems.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

• Possession of and maintain a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment;
• Have an acceptable driving record;
• Must be insurable at standard rates by the District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must

perform in carrying out essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

Sitting (continuously); stand, walk, bend, stoop, look up/down (occasionally); push, pull, twist,

squat, climb stairs (frequently); repetitive hand activities within close reach, such as keyboard, mouse, handwriting,

files and phone (continuously); lift/carry office supplies up to 10 pounds (occasionally); use vision, hearing and

speaking.

Working Conditions:

Indoor office setting; exposure to moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers and printers, light traffic);

office dust and possible fumes; exposure to seasonal outdoor temperatures.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide

reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the

essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to

discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Bargaining Unit Position

Range 34 November 2021